Other specified transport accidents (V98) ICD-10-CM
The V98 code range covers other specified transport accidents with 21 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 15 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
7th Character Note
Certain ICD-10-CM categories have applicable 7th characters. The applicable 7th character is required for all codes within the category, or as the notes in the Tabular List instruct. The 7th character must always be the 7th character in the data field. If a code that requires a 7th character is not 6 characters, a placeholder X must be used to fill in the empty characters.
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category V98
7th Character
Indicates that a seventh character is to be assigned to codes in a subcategory.
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Codes in the V98 Range 21 codes · 15 billable
- V98 Other specified transport accidentsNon-billable
- V98.0 Accident to, on or involving cable-car, not on railsNon-billable
- V98.0XXA Accident to, on or involving cable-car, not on rails, initial encounter
- V98.0XXD Accident to, on or involving cable-car, not on rails, subsequent encounter
- V98.0XXS Accident to, on or involving cable-car, not on rails, sequela
- V98.1 Accident to, on or involving land-yachtNon-billable
- V98.1XXA Accident to, on or involving land-yacht, initial encounter
- V98.1XXD Accident to, on or involving land-yacht, subsequent encounter
- V98.1XXS Accident to, on or involving land-yacht, sequela
- V98.2 Accident to, on or involving ice yachtNon-billable
- V98.2XXA Accident to, on or involving ice yacht, initial encounter
- V98.2XXD Accident to, on or involving ice yacht, subsequent encounter
- V98.2XXS Accident to, on or involving ice yacht, sequela
- V98.3 Accident to, on or involving ski liftNon-billable
- V98.3XXA Accident to, on or involving ski lift, initial encounter
- V98.3XXD Accident to, on or involving ski lift, subsequent encounter
- V98.3XXS Accident to, on or involving ski lift, sequela
- V98.8 Other specified transport accidentsNon-billable
- V98.8XXA Other specified transport accidents, initial encounter
- V98.8XXD Other specified transport accidents, subsequent encounter
- V98.8XXS Other specified transport accidents, sequela
About the V98 Code Range
The ICD-10 code section V98 covers a range of rare and distinctive transport accidents not classified elsewhere. These codes are specifically used for injuries related to unusual types of transport, such as cable cars not running on rails, land yachts, ice yachts, ski lifts, and other uncommon transport incidents.
This section is critical for properly coding accidents involving equipment like cable cars not on rails (including falls, being dragged, or objects thrown, detailed under codes V98.0XXA, V98.0XXD, and V98.0XXS), land yachts (wind-powered land vehicles coded under V98.1), ice yachts (V98.2), and ski lifts (V98.3). It also includes "Other specified transport accidents" (V98.8), which cover collisions involving motor vehicles and ridden animals or animal-drawn vehicles, as well as situations like being trampled or kicked by ridden animals—sometimes referred to as motor vehicle traffic accidents involving animals or car crashes. The inclusion of initial, subsequent, and sequela encounters allows for accurate tracking of injury progression across patient visits.
Understanding the ICD-10 code for other specified transport accidents helps medical coders identify and document uncommon transport-related injuries, ensuring precise classification of incidents such as cable car mishaps, wind-powered vehicle accidents, and animal-related vehicle collisions.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the V98 range?
Of the 21 codes in this range, 15 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the V98 range classify?
The range classifies other specified transport accidents. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
